Jerel "Jake" Charles Lawson, from Eagle Lake, MN, at the age of 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 3, 2026, surrounded by loved ones and the Lord.

Michael “Mike” John Miller passed away with immense dignity, love and peace at his home in Marietta, Georgia, surrounded by family, on September 29, 2026, at age 80. While lung cancer was the medical cause of his death, Mike fundamentally died of a broken heart after caring for his soulmate and wife Judi, who passed away seven months earlier. They were married for 59 years.

Betty Ann Ziskovsky, age 92, of Veseli, died peacefully on October 2, 2026, at Mala Strana in New Prague, Minnesota.

Michael G. Simon, age 77, Lonsdale, passed away September 26, 2026 at Praha Village in New Prague. Mike was born July 18,1949 in Northfield, MN to Ray & Ann (Skluzacek) Simon. He grew up on the family farm outside of Lonsdale, attending Catholic school in Lonsdale and high school in New Prague, graduating in 1967.

Constance Julia Franek, known to those who loved her as Connie, passed away on December 25, 2025, at Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague, Minnesota. She was 79 years old.

Jane (Kerber) Michel, age 93, of Victoria, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her residence.

Irma F. (Kovarik) Langer, age 96, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026.

Irma was born on June 9, 1930, in Minneapolis to Frank and Julianna (Krepela) Kovarik. She grew up in Montgomery, where she graduated from high school before continuing her education at Mankato State, where she received her teacher training.

Garold “Gary” Joseph Skluzacek, born December 9, 1950, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 19, 2026.

Gary proudly served in the military reserves and went on to a successful career, eventually becoming Vice President of Bakery Equipment Sales at Horizon Equipment.

Irene (Krause) Bednar, age 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.  

Irene Margaret Krause was born in Le Sueur, Minnesota, on January 14,1928, to Ernest and Mary (Morganthalar) Krause.  She attended grade school at St. Anne’s Catholic School and graduated from Le Sueur High School in 1945.